This $416,267 federal Project Grant award was made by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes program (CFDA 15.805). The purpose of the award is to enhance understanding of how changes in hourly rainfall patterns impact long-term water availability and runoff across the continental United States. The research activities will involve evaluating precipitation data, investigating historical relationships between rainfall and runoff, and projecting future runoff changes due to a more intense hydrological cycle. A Ph.D. student will be mentored as part of the project, which aims to produce 2-3 peer-reviewed publications, a public data repository, and presentations to scientific communities and stakeholders. The grant is being executed by Purdue University as the prime awardee, with activities occurring over the 3-year period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The research findings are expected to inform water resource management and climate change adaptation planning for government agencies, utilities, and the general public.
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